What Information Is Needed to Determine the Distance from the Focus

question 47

Multiple Choice

What information is needed to determine the distance from the focus of an earthquake to the seismic receiving station?

• A)The velocity of the P and S waves
• B)The amplitude of the seismic waves on a seismogram
• C)The magnitude of the earthquake
• D)The time interval between the P and S waves

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in sensory processing, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Insula

A region of the brain located deep within the lateral sulci, involved in diverse functions including emotion, homeostasis, and cognitive processing.

Upper Motor Neurons

Neural cells in the brain and spinal cord that initiate and coordinate movement by sending signals to lower motor neurons.